How To Make Stress Your Ally
Learn how to make stress your ally with effective strategies and techniques. Embrace stress as motivation, build resilience, and transform challenges into opportunities for growth. Discover the positive impact of stress and harness its energy to empower yourself. Find guidance on stress management and master the art of making stress work in your favor.
The tale of my journey
You may consider me unconventional, but stress can be your ally, so don’t judge me! Embracing stress and channeling it effectively can lead to personal growth and life improvement.
A short while ago, I experienced a sense of tension. Allow me to share the story with you.
Right before boarding the plane from Utah to California, I had a phone conversation with my friend Kay. Towards the end of our talk, she mentioned that someone had remarked that the kids appear happier when I’m around.
I can recall a few of the incidents she mentioned regarding the kids going to church. It seemed like quite a situation! Megan had syrup in her hair, making it a tangled mess that was difficult to brush out, so she ended up taking her to the babysitter in that state.
They mentioned that they were going swimming the next day, so she brought Megan again with the hope that the water would wash away the syrup from her hair.
It’s believed that I passed away!
Their statement does seem understandable in that context.
I can imagine how stressful that situation must have been for you!
Did you catch that I offered an opportunity to improve both my and Megan’s lives?
Let me break it down for you.
How did I feel when I heard the story? A mix of astonishment, disbelief, embarrassment, anger, and irritation washed over me.
But did you know that experiencing those emotions can be beneficial? They serve as strong motivators to take specific actions.
If I respond negatively, I could end up having an argument with my friend, canceling another trip, or making other regretful choices.
However, I decided to channel that feeling into finding a solution to prevent it from happening again.
And that’s exactly what I did.
I took the initiative to show my friend the proper way to brush long hair. It never crossed my mind that someone might start from the top when combing long hair since I have long hair too! Now that she’s aware of this, she’ll brush from the bottom up to avoid tangling.
Next, I shared with her the importance of washing her hair immediately after using syrup in it. I can only imagine what she might have thought, whether she was worried about it going to waste or getting on her pillow. But, anyway…
I went on to explain my third method of washing her hair. It’s hard for me not to chuckle as I type this. Before her hair started getting long, I guess she did the same with Megan. Who would have thought that such a big, strong woman could be so scared of a little hair?
But, I can somewhat understand. She is extra careful with her daughter due to the sensitive state of her head following cranial surgery. When Megan says “Oww,” it’s hard for her to tell if it’s real or not. I guess it’s a mom thing.
Anyway, after going through all that, I gave her advice on how often and when to brush her hair.
I also made a mental note to create a kit for our next car trip, so she can look great, he won’t feel overwhelmed, and I won’t feel embarrassed.
This method can be applied to any situation in life. You can choose to respond to a stimulus negatively, react constructively, or come up with a solution to improve things.
Transforming stress into your ally
What is currently troubling you in your life? Are you avoiding it, hoping it will vanish on its own? Perhaps you’re using distractions like eating or suffering from insomnia due to anxiety.
To harness the power of your conscious mind and make positive changes, follow these five steps:
Identify the things that are causing you distress.
Express your emotions about the situation by writing them down.
Take note of both the positive and negative aspects of the circumstances.
Based on your insights, jot down the actions you’ll take differently.
Create a written plan outlining steps to prevent similar situations from occurring again or to ensure a positive outcome in the future.
Embrace stress as your ally because, without it, there might not be enough motivation to initiate positive changes. Understand that life is not about constant perfection, but rather learning to navigate challenges.
Teach your children the same principle and empower them to transform adversity into opportunities for growth.
Involve them in the written assignment and make it an enjoyable experience, like doing it while cooking together. Allow them to observe how order can emerge from the chaos and how creativity can thrive with both urgency and patience.
Discover the art of improvement through beating, stirring, and shaping, just like in cooking. Analyze a recipe’s “flop” to understand how to enhance it the next time.
Your children will undoubtedly gain invaluable life skills through your guidance while having a wonderful time!
As a conclusion
Stress is an inevitable part of life, but how we approach it makes all the difference. Embrace stress as your ally and use it to your advantage. Life becomes more fulfilling when you make stress your best friend.
Now, take on stress the right way and share your favorite step with me in the comments below. I’m eager to hear your thoughts!
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Kiersti writes on self-love and personal development professionally. Over the past ten or so years, she has studied self-love and personal growth. Visit https://womansdailyneeds.com/ to learn more about what she does, and like her on Facebook at https://facebook.com/womansdailyneeds to keep up with her.
2 Responses
Needed this reminder today. It’s so easy to get caught up in stress and spiral. I have to remind myself constantly not to do it!
Well, I’m delighted I could be of use. Yes, but it’s still very feasible. That’s great.